- Passengers who are beyond the 35th week of pregnancy will not be accepted for travel on international flights without a doctor's certificate. Travel with a doctor's certificate is also subject to the approval of South African Airways medical officials.
- Passengers who are beyond the 36th week of pregnancy will not be accepted for travel on domestic flights without a doctor's certificate. Travel with a doctor's certificate is also subject to the approval of South African Airways medical officials.
- A doctor's certificate is also required for any high risk/complicated pregnancies regardless of stage of pregnancy (and cleared by the airline's medical desk).
South African Airways - Policy for Air Travel During Pregnancy - Restrictions
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